Fight Arthritis By Eating Yucca

Yucca is very similar to potato, so it can be used in the same recipes. Thanks to the yucca, it is possible to reduce the pain, swelling and stiffness caused by arthritis

The tuber yucca, also known as cassava, is cultivated particularly in the tropical countries of America, Asia and Africa. Today, however, it can be found in greengrocers around the world.

In this article we explain why yucca deserves attention not only as a high nutritional food and why it can be used for natural relief from symptoms of arthritis.

About the yucca

From the outside, this tuber looks like the trunk of a strong shrub. It contains large amounts of complex carbohydrates that make it a high- energy food.

It is often compared to the potato or the sweet potato because of its nutritional value, texture and taste  . In many recipes, these tubers can be exchanged for one another.

Yucca and arthritis

According to scientific studies, it contains  saponins, substances that can prevent further damage to joints affected by arthritis and even improve their condition.

In contrast to conventional drugs, the consumption of yucca is not associated with any side effects on the digestive system.

The costs associated with arthritis S Pain-and the swelling and stiffness can by the daily consumption of Yucca decreased be.

Who else should eat yucca?

It is a very popular food in those countries where it can be easily grown. It is also relatively inexpensive and thus becomes a basis for daily nutrition.

It stands out from other foods because of its high energy content. This also makes it an ideal food for children and young people, for athletes and other people who undertake great physical exertion every day.

It is also easy to digest and is recommended for people who suffer from heartburn, stomach ulcers or inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract.

How do you eat yucca?

We can take them as a nutritional supplement or include them in our menu:

• If you choose  yucca as a dietary supplement, you should take it for three months. This is followed by a three-month break before treatment begins again. It can also be taken during acute attacks.
• If we want to make them part of our diet, we prepare the tuber just like we do with potatoes: they can be boiled or baked, and deep-frying is also possible. Fried yucca is delicious, but not very good for your health.

It is also important to know that it  is gluten free and that it can therefore be used in many recipes for people who are gluten intolerant.

Yucca flour and starch taste very good and can also be used to prepare bread and cakes – the texture and taste of these products are in no way inferior to those made from other flours.

Yucca buns

Ingredients:

• 300 ml of water
• 150 ml of virgin olive oil
• 3 eggs
• 2 teaspoons (10 g) sea salt
• 300 g cream cheese
• 500 g of yucca starch
• Spices to taste: garlic, paprika, pepper, etc.

Preparation:

• First preheat the oven to 200 degrees, this takes about 15 minutes.
• Then process all ingredients into a fine, homogeneous mass.
• The bread rolls that we previously greased with oil so that nothing baked, are then filled a little less than halfway. It is easiest to work with silicone molds.

• The rolls are baked for 25 minutes at 200 degrees in the lower part of the oven, this is where they have the best place to rise.
• It is best to eat it warm.

Other suitable foods

In the following we list other foods that can be helpful for arthritis :

• Turmeric : An excellent spice for reducing pain and inflammation.
• Sea water : A food that is very rich in minerals and thus strengthens bones and joints.
• Broccoli i: Has anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, antioxidant and alkaline effect. Broccoli should only be cooked briefly so that it does not lose its green color, then its health-promoting properties are also retained.

• Licorice : This wood, also known as licorice, is used as natural cortisone without causing the side effects of the drug.
• Onion : The onion is anti-inflammatory and helps clear toxins from the kidneys.
• Maca Plant : This amazing Andean root relieves pain, reduces inflammation, and then affects the levels of the hormones that can affect some forms of arthritis.
• Garlic : Garlic is a natural remedy for many diseases, including arthritis. A good therapy is, for example, the traditional Tibetan garlic cure.
• Green tea : This excellent drink is rich in antioxidants and flavonoids that help reduce inflammation.